Wiki Checklist

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Teacher Checklist for Creating Classroom Websites


Here are a few helpful suggestions and policies you should be aware of before planning and using a website for your classroom or subject area:
  • Make sure your school administrator is aware of the Wiki or website before use with students in your classroom.
  • You must have a Permission Form for Student Media completed by each student in order to post student work, pictures, voices, etc. Do not allow students to use their full name on either posted work or comments they post to the Wiki.
  • Be aware of Copyright and Free Use rules for material posted to your Wiki. Set a good example for students by following Copyright rules when creating your Wiki. Pics 4 Learning is one site that allows free use of images. For an explanation of the term "Free Use" as well as a Code of Best Practices for Fair Use and a Music Video regarding copyright visit the Temple University Media Education Lab's website. If you are unclear about information you would like to present to students, check with an administrator.
  • If students will be creating content on the Wiki, review the SDP Acceptable Use Policy & Web 2.0 Usage Guidelines with them prior to use. Read Edutopia's "Online Manners Matter" and other links in this article for information regarding student netiquette and safety concerns.
  • Follow SDP Web Content Creation Guidelines where applicable.
  • Have students access the online textbooks directly from their StudentNet Account. The textbooks for which the district has online publishing rights are posted there for student access.